Today we will see something about sexism in higher education. Only in recent years have women been able to take advantage of opportunities to receive higher education that is, to earn a College or University degree. Although some exceptions exist, moments are generally barred from universities and colleges, especially professional and graduate programs, until the 1960s. In fact, the more prestigious the program, the more gender discrimination woman encountered. The women's movement are largely responsible for pressuring the government to pass laws making discrimination illegal in education settings